After a strong week of practice in advance of his final high school event, five-star UVa commit Quin Blanding had a solid outing in the Under Armour All-American Game last Thursday. But it wasn't the only significant development of late for the nation's top safety.

In the span of two days, he heard word that his future position coach in Charlottesville was leaving for another job opportunity and then watched as one of his good friends committed to the Cavaliers live on national television.